MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)
Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H541 MTG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H541 MTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H541 MTG registered?
H541 MTG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.
Is H541 MTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for H541 MTG shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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